Playing with Words (Group Games) - Softcover

"It starts with a fabulous and short introduction." Independent Talking Points "The introduction gives some useful general advice on selecting and setting up group activities." Speech & Language Therapy in Practice "This book is a treasure trove of excellent suggestions." IS Magazine "very well written and well presented...wonderful ideas...good reference tool". NAPA Newsletter 'This book is aimed at all ages...could provide a useful resource whenever group activities are held.' - Judy Masters, Speech and Language Therapist, NAPLIC 'Games alleviate boredom...encourage relaxation, fun and enjoyment...fun for children's groups. This book is a useful resource.' - Natskie Leicher, SAJOT '...suitable for use with children through to adulthood.' - Nursery Equipment

With an emphasis on learning through play, this book provides a comprehensive collection of word games for vocabulary development or to constructively fill leisure time. The activities are suitable for children and adults and can be adapted for different client groups. They are ideal for teachers, therapists, youth club leaders or activity providers. The only principle for including a game in this collection is that it had to be fun to play! This title includes: A-E-I-O-U; Letter patience; 'M' in the middle; double meanings; Pro-nouns; Haiku; Guessing rhyming words; Forbidden letters; Who has the word?; and Word snakes. The only principle for including a game in this collection is that it had to be fun to play!